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Re: CD 47 Edition 2007

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Originally Posted by Mike Martus View Post
Like most of the robot it is made of Alum tubing inc, the surface that is alum perf. Very thin, very light and very strong ( I hope).

We tested by using a 200+ pound person walking up and down the ramps ( a robot will never put that amount of force per sq inch).
Haha, except on entry...

What size hole, thickness, and alloy are you using? We're covering ours with 3/16" diameter hole, .05" thick, 3003 sheet from Mcmaster, with a similarly braced ramp. It feels good to me, but we'll find out I guess.
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